Programs for youngsters slated at Poricy Park
      Poricy Park, Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will present the following programs: "Animal Masks" for children age 4 through fifth grade will be held Oct. 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration deadline is Oct. 19. Attendees will create an animal mask. The event will also feature games and activities. The co...
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Library slates student art exhibit, pumpkin contest
      Paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High School students will be on display at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, during October.
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Aberdeen beach cleanup slated for Oct. 20
      Aberdeen Township Environmental Board will conduct its semi-annual beach and seawall cleanup Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.- noon (rain or shine). Volunteers should meet at the fisherman's parking lot along Whale Creek, Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen. The goal is to remove all litter and debris left on ...
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'Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae' Oct. 20
      Young Israel of Aberdeen, 479 Lloyd Road, will present "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae" Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. The free event is sponsored by Turtle Mountain. For more information, call (732) 583- 6262 or visit www.YIaberdeen.com.
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Hanging around
      Holmdel's Morgan Lieg, 12, goes a little upside-down on a bungee ride during a visit to the Holmdel Community Day celebration at Cross Farm Park on Saturday.
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Benefit dinner, 'Mommy & Me' at Keyport church
      Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 60 Maple Place, Keyport, will hold a benefit dinner for Lucas Viscomi Oct. 20 with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Viscomi, 12, was a student at the church's Good News Preschool, and is fighting metachromatic leukodystrophy, a rare disease that attacks the brain and for ...
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Historical Society's 'Tea on the Titanic' Oct. 20
      Keyport Historical Society will hold its 11th annual Victorian tea and fashion show, "Tea on the Titanic," Oct. 20 from 1-4 p.m. at Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First St. Vintage clothing will be modeled by The Performing Arts Ensemble featuring Jackie LaPolla. Guests are encouraged to dress up for th...
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Aberdeen meeting on crime prevention Oct. 23
      Aberdeen Neighborhood Watch and Aberdeen Township Police Department will host a meeting Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building. All residents are encouraged to attend the meeting, which will address topics related to crime prevention and seek to recruit new Neighborhood Watch members.
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Training begins Oct. 18 for 2nd Floor volunteers
      The 2nd Floor youth helpline of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., Hazlet, is seeking individuals age 18 or older interested in becoming trained volunteers to offer guidance and help adolescents in the community. 2nd Floor is a toll-free helpline dedicated to youth issues and addresses issues such as...
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Talk on 'Helicopters at War' at center Oct. 20
      The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans; Memorial Foundation will host a lecture and slide show, "Helicopters at War: Vietnam to Iraq," Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. The program will be at the Vietnam Era Educational Center, Holmdel. Helicopter pilot and Iraq war veteran Lt. Col. Mark A. Preston, N.J. Army National ...
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Boy Scout Troop 331 to meet Oct. 23
      Boy Scout Troop 331, Holmdel, will hold its next meeting Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the multipurpose room of Village School, 67 McCampbell Road. The troop is seeking new members, also. For information on either joining the troop or general questions, call Scoutmaster Brian McMullen at (732) 346-2056 ...
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Hazlet church's fall fest slated for Oct. 20
      St. John's United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet, will hold its 15th annual fall fest and craft fair Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature various homemade crafts and baked goods made by parish members. Breakfast and lunch will be served and will feature New England c...
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Rabies, flu/pneumonia clinics in Hazlet, A'deen
      Hazlet-Aberdeen Health Department will conduct a rabies clinic Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon. The free clinic will be at the Department of Public Works, Leocadia Court, Hazlet. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in carriers.
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Brush & Palette open house gala Oct. 23
      The Brush & Palette Art Guild will hold an open house gala Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at James Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. The event will feature demonstrations and displays by instructors and students, and refreshments. The event is open to the public.
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Holmdel Community Church bazaar Oct. 20
      Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St., will hold a country bazaar and trash and treasure sale Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will feature foods such as pies, homemade jams and jellies, pickles, and soups. Hot lunch will also be available. Crafts offered include wall hangings, tableware and ...
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Fall festival at St. Leo the Great School Oct. 20
      St. Leo the Great School, 550 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will hold its first fall festival Oct.20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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WWII programs, ghost hunt slated at Brookdale
      The center for World War II studies and conflict resolution at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will welcome Leonard "Bud" Lomell, Toms River, Oct. 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lomell, a former U.S. Army Ranger, will present "Worst of the Worst: Battle for Huertgen Forest." ...
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Keyport K of C breakfast slated for Oct. 21
      Keyport Knights of Columbus (K of C) St. Joseph's Council No. 3402, 54 Route 35 north, will hold an "all you can eat" breakfast Oct. 21 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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Tea party at Keyport church Oct. 21
      St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church, 10 E. Front St., Keyport, will hold a tea party hosted by Debbie Hege Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. The event will feature various foods, door prizes, and gift items available for purchase. Tickets are $12 and reservations are required.
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Church to present Comedy Night Oct. 18
      Trinity Episcopal Church, 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan, will present a Comedy Night Oct. 18 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Sterling Gardens, Route 790, Matawan. The event will feature a buffet dinner, comedy show, basket raffle and 50/50.
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Association's Columbus Day dance Oct. 19
      Matawan Italian American Association will hold its 42nd annual Columbus Day dance Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Sterling Gardens, 227 Freneau Ave., Matawan. The association will honor Victor V. Scudiery as its Man of the Year at the event.
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